Fall & Winter Plantings That Do Well in Florida

In Florida, fall and winter are ideal times to create, maintain and enjoy your garden landscape. The weather cools off, there’s not as much rain and it’s more comfortable spending time working in the yard. A lot of different plants and trees thrive and burst with color in our mild central-Florida winters. To start, here are three tips for getting the most out of your fall and winter gardening adventure.

Gardening basics

1. It’s best to plant in soil that’s mixed with organic matter. This allows more nutrients needed by your plants to be retained.

2. The best-looking gardens are ones that get proper fertilizing. You can use a slow-release fertilizer or compost. When you visit our nursery, you’ll find a variety of popular synthetic and organic fertilizers for all your gardening needs.

3. Pay attention to how much water you’re giving your new plants and trees. Rainfall falls off in November through April, so make sure to maintain a consistent watering schedule. Soaker hoses are ideal, because they allow water to penetrate right to the roots without evaporating like sprinkler spray.